Montenegro and the Dubrovnik Riviera

The Dubrovnik Riviera lies 30-odd kilometres from Montenegro, making the two a fantastic pairing. Your holiday begins in the lovely resort of Cavtat, where you’ll stay just steps from the sparkling waters of the Adriatic. Spend your days relaxing by the hotel’s rooftop pool, following pine-scented walking trails along the coast, and popping into Dubrovnik to tour its palaces, churches and monasteries. A host of optional excursions can show you the area’s charms, from the rural beauty and tradition-rich villages of the Konavle Valley to the unspoilt Elaphite Islands, where you’ll feast on fresh fish and swim in glass-clear waters. Moving on to Montenegro, you’ll enjoy a week at a smart hotel in the peaceful former fishing village of Petrovac. Flit between the pool and the beach, or head out to explore the area a little. The historic old town of Budva is in easy reach, while the range of optional excursions includes a trip to Skadar Lake, a national park that’s a haven for birdlife.